Betrayal

Luca Blackthorn lives on the edge of two worlds, the human and the monstrous. Cursed with a power that can devour him from within, he struggles to control the beast that lurks beneath his skin. When Emilio, a ruthless mafia lord with a blood stained empire, resurfaces, Luca faces an enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Enter Grace Veyre, a lethal and unpredictable force from Emilio’s past. Once trained as his elite enforcer, she knows the darkness better than anyone and carries secrets that could either save or doom them both. Forced together by circumstance and survival, Luca and Grace navigate ambushes, betrayal, and relentless enemies, learning to trust each other in the shadows. Every encounter is a test of skill and will, every decision a gamble with life and death. As the body count rises and Emilio’s schemes tighten like a noose, Luca must master his curse, and Grace must confront her past before it destroys everything. In a city of fire, blood, and deceit, loyalty is fleeting, danger is constant, and only those who can fight together,and trust the untrustable, can survive.

Betrayed. Poisoned. Forgotten. Kael Aric, once the brilliant crown prince, dies at the hands of those he trusted most. But fate grants him a second chance reborn as the Tyrant’s Heir, with the memories of his past life burning like fire in his veins. This time, there will be no mercy. With a system that allows him to cultivate, level up, and unlock golden finger powers, Kael vows to rise from the ashes. Every scheming courtier, every backstabbing noble, and every traitor who once mocked him will face his revenge. From a weak, overlooked heir to a ruthless warrior prince, he will crush his enemies with cold precision, turning humiliation into face-slapping victories. Yet behind his sharp blade lies a secret: the true enemy is not only within the palace walls, but lurking in the shadows of the empire itself. Will Kael use his rebirth to seize the throne, rewrite destiny, and build a kingdom stronger than ever before? Or will the chains of betrayal tighten once more around his neck?

Detective Adrian Cross, a man haunted by the mistakes of his past, is called to investigate a string of murders that seem to carry no connection. But as the trail deepens, he uncovers signs of a vast, unseen network pulling the city’s strings—one that has already destroyed countless lives, including his former partner’s. To unravel the conspiracy, Adrian is paired with Mara Vey, a brilliant yet enigmatic forensic analyst. Their partnership begins with suspicion and constant clashes, but slowly, their undeniable chemistry becomes a weapon against an enemy who always seems one step ahead. As the bodies stack higher and the danger tightens, Adrian and Mara are drawn into a game where every clue costs blood and every wrong move could mean death. Allies are scarce, betrayal is everywhere, and the mastermind behind the syndicate remains just out of reach until the final arc, when the truth threatens to break them both. Echoes in the Dark blends clever schemes, intense confrontations, and relentless twists into a suspense-filled journey where trust is scarce, and justice is anything but clean.

Twenty years ago, Davis, the noble Protector of Dragon Nation, carried the divine Dragon Soul—a power meant to guard the realm. Beside him stood his best friend Lucas and his devoted wife Vivian, bound by courage, forged in fire. Together, they saved the world. But power breeds envy. And envy breeds betrayal. Stabbed in the back by the two he trusted most, Davis fell to his death, swearing vengeance with his final breath. Now, decades later, the once-glorious Dragon Nation has become a prison of tyranny ruled by Lucas and Vivian’s cruelty. Their son, a monster born of stolen power, terrorizes the weak. But fate has other plans—when Davis rises from death, reborn in another man’s body, the fires of retribution awaken once more. He is no longer just a protector. He is the reckoning. A story of betrayal, resurrection, and the price of power, Dragon Nation: The Rise of the Last Protector will grip you from the first page to the last heartbeat.

The ultimate form of betrayal is witnessing your fiancée naked in bed with your boss. Nicholas Shane is an aspiring actor from California who frequently plays minor roles such as extras. He's been in the entertainment industry for two years and has failed to achieve popularity, recognition, or a major part. He is labeled a failure and looked down upon by his coworkers. Nicholas's fiancée and boss intended to get rid of him for knowing their secret, and they succeeded by throwing him off a cliff into the sea. Not knowing his death marks the beginning of his success. His death marks the beginning of a new him, as he activates a system that allows him to resurrect himself. When he returned, he was stronger, more powerful, successful, and wealthy with exceptional skills that mare him an A- list Actor. What will he do? what does he want? Revenge! His boss, Fiancee, and all who maltreated him should get their bucket ready to cry because a new NICHOLAS SHANE IS HERE!

Ethan Cole has spent his entire life being treated like dirt—an orphan, a nobody, the kind of person people look right through. But the ultimate betrayal comes from Vanessa, the girl he gave everything to, only for her to use and discard him like he was nothing. Just when he thinks life can’t get any worse, a shocking truth is revealed: he was never meant to live in poverty because he is the rightful heir to the Aurelius fortune, the son of the powerful Magnus Aurelius. Now, armed with his true identity and the resources of the Aurelius Group at his fingertips, Ethan is ready to make everyone who looked down on him pay. But as he steps into the world that was stolen from him, he realizes that his enemies who separated him from his father never left and are ready to strike again. With betrayals at every turn and secrets more dangerous than he imagined, Ethan must fight to claim what is his. But power comes at a price. Will he survive long enough to take revenge? Or will the past swallow him whole before he gets the chance?

Damian Graves just wants to get through high school without falling apart. But when another body turns up in Raven Falls with its skull crushed and wrist slashed, he can’t ignore the truth he’s always believed. His dad didn’t die in some wild animal attack like the cops said. He was murdered. Now the past is catching up. His mom, Lilith, used to be a vampire. His dad was heir to the Ravenholtz werewolf clan. And Damian, caught between both bloodlines, might be the one to hold it all together or tear it apart. With his little sister Cassie depending on him, a best friend hiding dangerous secrets, and two different girls pulling his heart in opposite directions, Damian has to figure out who to trust before the next body is his. Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Werewolf/Vampire Politics TROPE: Hidden Heir, Betrayal, Family Rivalry, Forbidden Love,Teenage romance

Ray Anderson thought marrying into the Gotham family would bring security, but it only brought humiliation. Treated as worthless, ridiculed by his mother-in-law, and abandoned by fortune after his mother’s sudden death, Ray’s life seemed finished. On his 30th birthday, everything changes. A mysterious man arrives with a forgotten heirloom from Ray’s late mother, a gift that awakens buried truths and hidden power. From that moment, Ray is thrust into a dangerous struggle against the Gotham family, rival clans, and his own past. Betrayal, secrets, and shocking revelations push him to his limits. Will Ray rise from the ashes of humiliation to claim his rightful glory, or be crushed by the forces conspiring against him?

William Hudson had it all—money, charm, a last name that opened doors. Until the day his father was framed, their fortune stolen, and his world burned to ashes. Now broke and broken, William delivers packages to survive—until betrayal cuts even deeper. His girlfriend is sleeping with the son of the man who destroyed his family. And when the rich decide to make him their punching bag, fate intervenes. > [System Activation Complete!] [Welcome, William Hudson. You are now the Host of the Wealth System.] Suddenly, every outrageous act—every humiliation—comes with a price tag. Buy the most expensive item in the store? One million dollars. Outbid a billionaire? Walk away richer. With every mission, William rises—smarter, sharper, deadlier. But his ultimate goal isn’t fortune. It’s revenge. And when he discovers the truth—that his father’s killer is none other than Gregory Hamilton, Manhattan’s untouchable king—William vows to tear down the empire brick by brick. The elites took everything from him. Now, he’s coming for everything they’ve built.

Frank Ashford was supposed to change the world, not clean up after it. Once a top graduate with limitless potential, life beat him down until he was invisible, just a janitor in the glass towers of MorganTech. But everything changes the night he stumbles upon a hidden code deep in the system, one that wasn’t meant to be found. The code unlocks more than just corporate data, it unravels a legacy of betrayal, corporate warfare, and a shadowy kill list. Rewarded with an improbable promotion, Frank is pushed into the CEO’s chair… and into a silent war brewing behind boardroom doors. Someone wants him dead, Someone else wants to use him, And the one woman who could save him might be the one he loses forever. One janitor, One code. One corporation on the brink. In a world where power is encrypted, the truth could get you killed.